Wow time passes quickly. It seems like a few days ago Tina and I were talking and getting ready to go to Achievers. I remember saying this year I will be picked for a New Year to a New You. That is a good lesson for us all because I've said that every year since Nutrilite and Amway started it. I could tell you about how we went Platinum by speaking it. I could tell about how we found and bought our house by speaking what we wanted. It makes me wonder why I can't live by that faith every time? I see so many people believing they are going to build this business and every time I see them they talk about it. Then I see them and they don't talk about it as much anymore. Then they fade away from the business. I somehow will find a way to inspire people to keep believing, talking about and fighting for their dreams and goals. I am not sure when or how but I will. I see this journey Tina and I are on as the same. We had to first believe, then we had to talk about it a lot.
After the talking comes commitment. That is where is gets a little scary. You told people you were going to make it and now they are watching. Guess what tell everyone and then never quit doing what it takes! Just think in the next few days my pictures will be on the Amway Global website. That may get peoples attention. Ya think! Guess what I am not afraid. I am totally committed! I have to do this. I made a commitment to all the great people at Amway and Nutrilite. The same 6 or so people who picked me are still working with me. All but Chip Wall were at the Nutrilite Experience with us. The people that work at our companies are just like the people who build it. They truly care about our success. They want me to have a better life not just loose weight. They want me to be healthy and live a exciting long prosperous life. Just like building the business. I am on a team. I will not let them down. The 6 other people in the program are my team also. We stay in touch by email and a blog. Every week we have a conference call. Last week I hurt my back and was hurting. I had people praying and believing I would get better. It touched me. I read the emails and couldn't even answer them. Too few people have a chance to be involved with people who truly care. Sadly some who have the chance for some reason turn their backs. I know some time we will need those relationships and I try to appreciate them everyday. I have the best wife on earth, great kids and true friends. Reasons to get healthy, I think so. I still have not weighed myself but my clothes fit better and I look and feel better. I believe I am better in every way. A great deal this thing called life. I will try to write more often. Please share any thoughts. See Ya.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)

Hey Donnie, it's great to have true friends you can count on in the tough times and celebrate with in the good times. We count you and Tina as true friends. Thanks for telling us what we need to hear and not what we want to hear.
ReplyDeleteBethany and I have made great strides in changing the way we eat this last month. We have eaten more fruits and veggies than ever before. I am really liking the salads loaded with a variety of colors of vegetables. Bethany was shocked one day when I had raw Broccoli with my lunch. I have added exercise a few times per week on the health rider. I can tell I feel better, stronger and have more energy.
On the business side I have been eating more CD's, Kate, and reading. Our store has been open more from both Bethany and me. Bethany made a great contact the other night. I was excited she got out of her comfort zone. We'll keep building momentum.
Matt
Donnie, You looked great on the webcast last night! Sure can tell you're feeling better! Congratulations on your commitment and determination! Optimal Health, here we come!
ReplyDeletePaul and I have spoken with several people about the business already this week, and we have some things cooking, including a "re-tread" couple coming on March 13th.
Fired up!
Mary
YO YO DJ DONNIE!! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat to read your thoughts! You are going to do so awesome in this program! How cool that it is something we will have with us for life!!! I'm proud of you! It is a commitment... but it is so awesome that it is not a commitment to a "Weight Loss" program... but it is a commitment to a New, Healthier Way of life!! It was wild to see our pictures on the AG website! I will be excited to see our AFTER PICTURES on there!! Until then.... we will continue to work hard and do our best!!
Proud of you! Keep up the good work!!! :)